★ HOW OLD IS BEN ESLER?
Ben Esler is 43 years old, born January 1, 1983 in AU · Capricorn.
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About
Ben Esler played Sean McGinnes in AMC's Hell on Wheels and war hero Chuck Tatum in HBO's The Pacific. Born in Australia on 1 January 1983, the actor and screenwriter also wrote for and appeared in the 2023 NatGeo/Disney+ series A Small Light, which chronicles Miep Gies sheltering Anne Frank's family during the Holocaust. Capricorn with a life-path number 5, Esler gravitates toward high-stakes historical narratives.
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Biography
Ben Esler became known for playing Sean McGinnes in the AMC western drama Hell on Wheels, a role that anchored the series across multiple seasons. He also appeared as Chuck Tatum, a war hero, in HBO's The Pacific, a prestige war drama. Beyond acting, Esler works as a screenwriter. In 2023, he took on a dual role—writer and cast member—on A Small Light, the NatGeo and Disney+ limited series about Miep Gies, the young Dutch woman who hid Anne Frank and her family from Nazi persecution during the Holocaust. Born 1 January 1983 in Australia, Esler is a Capricorn with life-path 5, suggesting adaptability and a drive toward meaningful creative work. As both screenwriter and actor, he works across television's prestige drama landscape. The Australian's projects span war narratives, historical dramas, and ensemble casts, positioning him as a character-driven performer comfortable with morally complex material.
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Trivia
- Esler played war hero Chuck Tatum in HBO's The Pacific, one of the network's most acclaimed war dramas.
- He is both a writer and cast member of A Small Light, the 2023 NatGeo/Disney+ series about Miep Gies protecting Anne Frank's family.
- His breakthrough role as Sean McGinnes in Hell on Wheels ran across multiple seasons of the AMC western.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Ben Esler reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- An Yu-jinGoat · 2003
CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Ben Esler?
- Ben Esler is 43 years old (born January 1, 1983).
- When is Ben Esler's birthday?
- Ben Esler was born on January 1, 1983.
- What is Ben Esler's zodiac sign?
- Ben Esler is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1983.
- What is Ben Esler's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ben Esler was born in 1983, the year of the Water Pig.
- Where is Ben Esler from?
- Ben Esler is from AU.
- What does Ben Esler do?
- Ben Esler is a writer.
- Is Ben Esler still alive?
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